The National tribune., 1887-01-13

Gregg's Brigade passed us and pushed into the
woods beyond. In few moments a terrible
storm of shot and shell and the rattle of small
arms brought every man to his horse. We
soon learned that the enemy had formed an
ambuscade up the road in the woods, aud the
head OF Gregg's Brigade had ridden squarely
into il. The entire head of the column was
killed or captured. Gen. Gregg and most of
his staff were prisoners.
Oar lines were soon formed aud the woods
were cleared. Recrossing the river we pushed
on, hoping to reach the head of their column.
1t was near midnight on the Sth when we
halted for a short rest, knowing that early
dawn must find US on the march. Men and
horses were worn and tired
While we were bivouacking for a short rest
the shrill whistle of locomotives aroused us.
Then came few carbine shots; then rose the
loud cheering of many voices. We soon learn
ed that Lees supply trains from Lynchburg
had
Run INTO cUsTER's COMMAND
and had all been captured. The exciting
events of the night allowed us but little rest,
and at early dawn we were again in the saddle.
We soon passed the captured trains and the
debris of Clusters fight the night before. A
little farther on we came upon a Confederate
wagon train standing in the road. The pursuit
was now so close and hot that no one stopped to
disturb or destroy. We were not after empty
wagons but Lees army
Forming line of battle, we advanced across a
field and down through the woods beyond
Now the battle opens and the sharp reports
along the skirmish line denote that we have
found the enemy again. Our thin line of cav
airy is long drawn out 10 the left, but we must
hold them back until the infantry comes up in
the rear as they did at Sailors Creek. A des-
perate struggle along our line is made to force
us back, but the men were never at better adj
vantage in the flush of victory.
In short time, to our establishment, heavy
columns of infantry appear on our right and
relieve portion of our line. Where did these
fellows come from? Did they march all night
But they are here and we feel sure that we
have the Confederate army in our grasp. Now
that the infantry is up we move to the left and
assist our hard-pressed comrades there. Gen.
Davies to-day commands the division, our own
Col. Avery the brigade, and Maj. Blynn the
regiment. One of the last moves made that
day was q charge of our regiment across the
field up TO and into the woods, driving back the
Confederate cavalry and / believe capturing
some artillery. Soon the
WHITE FLAG OF TRUCE
futtered along our lines While the surrender
was pending report was brought to Gen.
Davies that the Confederate cavalry in our
front were withdrawing from their line. An
officer was sent out to inquire the cause. The
Confederate commander informed him that his
men were riding away TO save their horses and
he had no means to prevent them. About four
o'clock loud cheering on our right denoted
something important, and soon word came
down tho line that the surrender had been
completed.
Then we all cheered! Our lines were with
drawn our work was done Our men hardly
knew what to do. After four years of active
campaigning, and now no more scouting nor
picketing nor fighting; no enemy-nothing to
DO. The next thought was of the friends in
the far North How they would rejoice! How
We would like to take them by the hand that
bright afternoon and shout with them